Central Park, New York
The heart of Manhattan: In 1853, New York State set aside more than 750 acres of land central to Manhattan Island to create America's first major landscaped public park; which would soon be referred to as "the Central Park”. It was designed to be a microcosm of New York State itself. The southern part of the park, which is more formal and less rustic, is meant to evoke New York City and its surrounding wealthy suburbs. As you move north into the ramble with the hills, woods wonderful gazebos and benches you are reminded of the Catskills and Adirondacks north of the city. Today Central Park has never been more beautiful or better managed in the Park's 156-year history. This is one happy place and if you ever go, you won’t be disappointed!
